American Airlines recognizes female film directors with new Bonnie Award
February 24 2017 - 1:30PM
American Airlines is recognizing the importance of women in film by
announcing a new $50,000 award for independent film directors at
this year’s Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Bonnie Award will
be given to an up-and-coming female director and seeks to honor
their innovative vision and breakthrough work in the entertainment
industry.
The award’s namesake, Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo, was the first
female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline. Tiburzi began her
career in 1973 when she was hired by American Airlines as a flight
engineer. Tiburzi flew for American for 26 years before
retiring.
“We’re inspired by Bonnie’s story and perseverance, and we are
honored that this award for female directors will carry her name,”
said Fernand Fernandez, vice president of Global Marketing for
American Airlines. “We are committed to building a diverse
workforce and providing opportunities for people from all walks of
life.”
“I was surrounded by the aviation culture my entire life and I
knew becoming a pilot was what I wanted,” Tiburzi said. “I had to
work harder, longer and be better just to be equal, but American
Airlines didn’t shy away from hiring a woman. To be recognized and
bring back this part of my life is exhilarating.”
As the preferred airline to the entertainment industry, American
Airlines is proud to be the official airline and premier sponsor of
the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Spirit Awards is the
premiere awards show for the independent film community and
continues to show its dedication to recognizing and supporting
diverse artists through its collaboration with American
Airlines.
“At Film Independent we have a deep and longstanding commitment
to supporting female directors and increasing diversity in
filmmaking,” said President Josh Welsh, “and we’re honored to
deepen our partnership with American Airlines on this new venture,
the Bonnie Award.”
Submissions and nominations for the first Bonnie Award will open
in June and nominees will be announced in November. The first
Bonnie Award will be presented during the 2018 Spirit Awards season
in Los Angeles. Visit TheBonnieAward.com to learn more.
American is proud to support initiatives and events throughout
the Los Angeles area. We are active in supporting local
organizations including Los Angeles LGBT Center, the LA Mission and
the Southern California Special Olympics. Within the entertainment
industry we continue to partner with the American Film Institute,
the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and The Hollywood
Bowl. In 2016 American formed an advisory council of influencers
from leading entertainment corporations to shape future
decisions.
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to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. American has
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ABOUT THE FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS Now in
its 32nd year, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is an annual
celebration honoring artist-driven films made with an economy of
means by filmmakers whose films embody independence and
originality. The Spirit Awards recognizes the achievements of
American independent filmmakers and promotes the finest independent
films of the year to a wider audience.
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